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M1.9 Depth: 21.7 km

M1.9 Earthquake near EASTERN TURKEY

UTC time: 2026-05-01 11:50:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.9 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN TURKEY on May 1, 2026 at 11:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
21.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 11:50:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
39.95550, 39.61630
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.7 km
Shallow
21.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Nemrut Dagi
    Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'948 m ·Last eruption: 1650 ·Turkiye
  • Tenduruk Dagi
    Distance: 371 km ·Shield ·Elevation: 3'514 m ·Last eruption: 1855 ·Turkiye
  • Samsari Volcanic Center
    Distance: 387 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 3'290 m ·Georgia
  • Erciyes Volcanic Complex
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'864 m ·Last eruption: -6880 ·Turkiye
  • Aragats
    Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'095 m ·Armenia

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